All Sustainability articles – Page 225
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ArticleControversial TTIP creates division
The mooted deal to facilitate trade between the EU and the US has faced major public opposition, but what are the real opportunities and risks for the food industry?
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ArticleVitacress wins McDonald’s plaudit
Farm supplying lettuce to food chain’s 144 Portuguese outlets obtains good practice award
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Panorama stokes debate on GM food production
Leading figures associated with the UK food and farming industry weigh into the debate generated by the BBC TV show
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ArticleSoil the focus at foods summit
At last week’s Sustainable Foods Summit, Tobias Bandel of Soil & More discussed the importance of flexibility and evolution in effectively protecting our soils
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ArticleCalifornia releases drought report
State government's preliminary report outlines potential impacts to agriculture for 2015
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Article'Profit driven' East Malling Trust homes plan irks locals
More than 35 letters of objection from those who claim they will be harmed by the project have been recieved by the planning authority
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ArticleFedemco launches crate carbon calculator
Group's Fedemco2-data tool makes it possible to calculate the equivalent kg of CO2 emitted during the life cycle of wooden crates
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ArticleCollaboration across sectors 'would boost' fresh produce intake
Agriculture should work with health and education sectors to increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, conference hears
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ArticleUN targets wholesale markets
The UN has signed a partnership with the World Union of Wholesale Markets to reduce food waste
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Article‘Like Organic’ to save soils
With 30 football fields of soil being lost every minute to overfarming, consumers are being encouraged to 'Like Organic'
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ArticleBayer backs pollinator plan
Group welcomes the US National Pollinator Strategy as a concerted approach to improve pollinator health
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ArticleMore aid for drought-stricken US farmers
The USDA’s US$21m fund will go towards helping growers improve water efficiency and adopt more sustainable practices
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ArticleTangmere and Eric Wall launched as LEAF demo farms
Glasshouse horticulture businesses in West Sussex recognised for their commitment to sustainable farming
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ArticleFarmdrop to partner with Growing Underground
London-based 'green' produce delivery service is rapidly expanding, but not losing sight of its original mission
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ArticleProduce firms ‘not prepared’ for water scarcity
Chiquita Brands and Fresh Del Monte among global food companies examined in new report on future water scarcity
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ArticleColombia mulls Roundup ban
President could halt aerial spraying of Monsanto herbicide commonly used in US-backed war on drugs
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ArticleLEAF seals coveted sustainability membership honour
Highest membership status within ISEAL for the LEAF Marque, which recognises farmed products produced to more sustainable standards
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ArticleNew board members at AD trade body
Julian O'Neill, William Heller, and Dr David Greenfield join the ADBA board, with a farming appointment to follow
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ArticleArgentine doctors call for Monsanto ban
Members of medical union Fesprosa cite WHO declaration that chemicals in best-selling Roundup herbicide are “likely carcinogenic”
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ArticleIt's another treble for Branston
Carbon Trust recertification for the first firm in the food sector to have achieved the Carbon Trust standard in all three areas